The DHX, like all Arrow hoops, utilizes a variable wall thickness design that puts metal where it is required removing the need for things like weak spoke eyelets.
Submitted by
Eli
a Downhiller
from Cheyenne, WY Date Reviewed: January 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Bicycle Station
Strengths:
Uhhh. Strenghs. I think it really only has one strength. This is the strongest rim I've ever used.
Weaknesses:
Heavy
Similar Products Used:
Sun-Ringle Mag 30, Double Wide, MTX
Bike Setup:
Trek Session 10, Bongrager King Earl Wheels (currently), Gamut Guide, Fox 40 RC2
Bottom Line:
Ideal User Profile: You tend to break anything you touch and don't like working on your bike.
This is a very strong rim. For its intended application(anything harsh) this rim can't be beat. I race and am more concerned with weight than durability. I used these rims for one whole season and they were still running true with no dents. If you are less concerned with weight this rim may last longer than you. A buddy of mine blew up a wheel with one of these rims (broke 15+ spokes) and the rim was still usable with new spokes. It wasn't perfect, but functional.
If you are looking for a lighter option to this rim consider the FRX from Arrow. This is a narrower version of the DHX to cut down weight. Don't be fooled by the decresed weight. These rims are still stronger than any other rim at the same weight. I raced for almost two whole seasons on a single set of the FRX rims. They are the most dent resistant rim out there today (from my experience). I came up a touch short on a 40+ foot double in Colorado two years ago. Everyone I was riding with was sure I had completely destroyed my rear wheel. Nope. Not even a hop. They were amazed.
Summary: DHX = Last rim you'll ever need to buy FRX = Lighter last rim you'll ever need to buy (unless you're really harsh or 200+ pounds)
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Submitted by
derek ...
a Downhiller
from Vernon, New Jersey, USA Date Reviewed: June 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
phantom drop
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
universal cycles
Strengths:
they keep true even in the most brutal condition. SOO strong ( i rode down a mountain with a rear popped tube...). They are also very beefy....
Weaknesses:
none, they are on the heavy side but not by much. I ride a very heavy bike anyway, it keeps me more balanced...
Similar Products Used:
sunringle(SUCK), mavic... arrow dhx rims are the strongest and best pair ive owned..
Bike Setup:
Brooklyn Machine Works racelink frame, avy dhx in rear, 07 boxxer world cup, arrow racing rims, chris king front hub, dt 440 rear hub, sram shifting, 07 hope mono m6, syncros mental ss pedals and boxxer direct mount, funn fatboy bars.... i could write a book.
Bottom Line:
These are the best dh rims out there ive tryed mavic sun ringle and dt swiss.. these rims kick the crap out of all those brands, they are bombproof and can with stand the hardest hits and to prove that BENDER used them on the JAW DROP (55 feet) and didnt f*** them up...
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA Date Reviewed: April 7, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
www.go-ride.com
Strengths:
Virtually Bombproof
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Alex DP 17 rims
Bike Setup:
'06 Rocky Mountain Fusion w/ Race Face Evolve DH Crankset, Easton EA 70 Monekey Bars, Arrow DHX rims
Bottom Line:
After destroying my stock Rims, I am now running 32 hole 26" Arrow DHXs in the front and rear on my Rocky Mountain hardtail. I am pretty hard on my bike and these wheels have withstood all that I have dished out so far. They may be on the heavy side, but their strength makes it all worth it. I bought these Rims from www.go-ride.com for $69.00 per Rim.
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Submitted by
Roger
a Downhiller
from Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: February 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Very Strong, Stays true
Weaknesses:
heavy
Bike Setup:
My old rig that I used these rims for was a Big hit and I had this 24" rim in the back.
Bottom Line:
Took these rims to hell and back, cased jumps and went though some gnarly rock gardens with them...never bent never saw any wobble, hell I never even had to true the tres in 2 years of rough free riding and DH. I now ride purely DH and am thinking of going back to these...they are heavy and are welded at the seem so it kind of evens out the pros and cons(depends on hwo you look at it and what matters to you). These rims will save you money in the long run is the bottom line.
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Submitted by
Kevin Roberts
a Weekend Warrior
from Williamsburg Va U.S. Date Reviewed: October 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Snowshoe
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
go-ride.com
Strengths:
very stong wheel, welded seam, 24", wide,
Weaknesses:
a little heavy
Similar Products Used:
sun single tracks
Bike Setup:
03 big hit, 06 888vf2, fox vanilla rc, e13 lg1, sun single track front, 24" arrow dhx rear, Kenda nevegal 2.5's, hayes 9's
Bottom Line:
Good wheel, i have only ridden it for 3 weekends, but it seems very well built. I keep my tires pretty low, and have gotten less flats w/ this rim. Welded seam is nice. i think it will last a while. Also Go-Ride was able to build it w/ an offset dish, when nobody else seemed to be able to help me, so buy one through them. -good prompt service.
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